Even if you don't see all the temples or pagodas in Hanoi, one thing you can't miss is the Hoan Kiem Lake - it's right in the centre of the historical centre of Hanoi. It is one of the scenic spots in the city. The Hoan Kiem Lake was once a part of the Red… Continue reading Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake and Water Puppet Theater
The temple of literature (Văn Miếu) is not what you expect it to be - it's not a religious site. In fact, it is a Confucian memorial place dedicated to the centuries of education and literature in Vietnam. The temple was founded in 1070 by King Ly Thánh Tông and was built to pay tribute… Continue reading Hanoi: Temple of Literature
A few days ago, we travelled to Vietnam for a few days of break. We flew directly to Hanoi, which is just a 1.5 hours direct flight away from Hong Kong, so it's very quick and easy to get to. From the airport we took a taxi to take us into the city. The ride… Continue reading Back from Hanoi
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